President & CEO Tom Bracken

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to extend my sincere gratitude to every member of the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce for your partnership, commitment, and engagement throughout 2025. This year, your support has helped drive the Chamber’s mission forward in countless meaningful ways.

Thank you for attending our events, sharing your expertise with our staff on the issues affecting New Jersey’s business community, sponsoring Chamber initiatives and events, and, most importantly, for making the investment to be a member.

Your involvement strengthens our unified voice and enables us to better serve the businesses that power our state’s economy.

I also want to recognize and thank the members of our Board of Directors for their guidance, leadership, and steadfast support. And to our Cornerstone members – your extra investment fuels our ability to conduct effective, impactful advocacy on behalf of New Jersey businesses. We are deeply grateful.

Looking ahead, 2026 will bring a new governor, and we are eager to work alongside Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill and her team to ensure New Jersey fully leverages its economic assets. Our priorities remain clear: business growth, job growth, and a business climate that encourages companies to stay – and inspires new companies to choose New Jersey as their home.

I am also pleased to share that Michael Egenton, our Executive Vice President for Government Relations, has been appointed to the transition team of Governor-Elect Sherrill. Michael will serve on the Action Team focusing on economic development and innovation, ensuring the business community’s voice is heard throughout the transition and as the new administration sets its priorities. His involvement positions the Chamber, and the businesses we represent, at the table during this critical juncture.

As we pause for the holiday, I encourage you to enjoy a meaningful and restful Thanksgiving with family and friends.

Finally, I invite you to join us at our annual Member Holiday Party on December 11, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Calandra’s Italian Village in Caldwell. It will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the season with fellow Chamber members, colleagues, and friends.

On behalf of the entire New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, thank you again for your continued support. We wish you a warm, joyful, and healthy Thanksgiving.


Media Contacts

Scott Goldstein
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce
scott@njchamber.com
609-989-7888 x113
Cell: 609-220-0836


Kevin Friedlander
New Jersey Chamber of Commerce
kevin.friedlander@njchamber.com
609-789-5263


2026 NJ Chamber Events

Jun 3
Business Roundtable Series
Breakfast with NJEDA CEO Evan Weiss & DCA Commissioner Jacquelyn Suarez
Where: National Conference Center, East Windsor
When: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
$80 member  & non member
Jun 4
NJM Small Business Series
AI for Business: Practical Tools to Save Time, Boost Productivity and Grow
Where: Virtual Event
When: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Free to participate
Jun 11
29th Annual
NJ Chamber Open House and Reception
Where: New Jersey State Museum, Trenton
When: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Jul 22
Networking
Member Mixer
Where: Livana Luxury Rentals, East Hanover
When: 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Free to members
Sep 1
Networking
Member Networking Breakfast 
Where: UMC Foundation, Neptune
When: 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Free to members
Sep 10
NJM Small Business Series
Protecting Your Brand – Reputation & Risk Management in a Digital Age
Where: Virtual Event
When: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Free to participate
Sep 16
Business Roundtable Series
Breakfast with NJDEP Commissioner Ed Potosnak
Where: TBD
When: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
$80 member  & non member
Oct 7
The Next 250: New Jersey Powers America’s Future
Where: The Palace at Somerset Park
When: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Oct 21
Business Roundtable Series
State of Transportation Breakfast
  • Steve Dilts
    COO, Chief Operating Officer, New Jersey Turnpike Authority
  • Kris Kolluri
    President/CEO, NJ TRANSIT & Executive Director, NJTA
  • Asm. Clinton Calabrese
    Chair, Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
  • Priya Jain
    Commissioner, NJDOT
  • Sam Donelson
    EVP, East Region Chief Executive, AECOMEVP, East Region Chief Executive, AECOM
Where: National Conference Center, East Windsor
When: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
$80 member  or non member
Oct 22
Networking
Women of Inspiration Awards Reception
Where: National Conference Center, E. Windsor
When: 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Nov 12
NJM Small Business Series
Cybersecurity for Employers – Protecting Your Business, Employees, and Customer Data
Where: Virtual Event
When: 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Free to participate
Dec 10
Networking
Annual Member Holiday Party
Where: Calandra's Italian Village, Caldwell
When: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Free to members

2027 NJ Chamber Events

Feb 4&5
Premier Event
Walk to Washington & Congressional Reception
Where: Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC